CFA Society Toronto, in collaboration with Mink Learning, hosted another 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp on July 8th and 9th, 2026. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the program brought together finance professionals for two days of collaborative discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical private equity case studies designed to connect theory with real-world investing. Throughout the program,…

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CFA Society Vancouver, in partnership with Mink Learning, hosted another 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Vancouver, Canada, on May 13th and 14th, 2026. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the program welcomed both new and returning participants for two engaging days of discussions, collaborative learning, and practical private equity case studies. During the bootcamp, participants:1. Explored…

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Steve Balaban and Mink Learning partnered with Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager with over $2 trillion in assets under management, to host an intensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp at Amundi’s London office on April 14th and 15th, 2026. Through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants explored how private equity investments are evaluated…

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CFA Society Germany, in collaboration with Steve Balaban and Mink Learning, hosted a 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Munich, Germany, on February 26th and 27th, 2026. The event brought together finance professionals from across Germany for two days of interactive learning, collaborative discussions, and practical private equity case studies. Throughout the bootcamp, participants:1. Explored private…

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CFA Society Toronto, in collaboration with Mink Learning, hosted a comprehensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp on December 10th and 11th, 2025. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the program combined interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world case studies to give participants a practitioner-focused perspective on private equity investing. During the two-day program, attendees:1. Worked through how…

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CFA Society Vancouver, in partnership with Mink Learning, hosted a comprehensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Vancouver, Canada, on December 3rd and 4th, 2025. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the program brought finance professionals together for two highly interactive days of discussions, real-world case studies, and practical private equity training. Throughout the bootcamp, participants:1. Explored…

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CFA Society Indonesia, in collaboration with Mink Learning, delivered a 1-Day Private Equity Masterclass in Yogyakarta. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the session provided an engaging introduction to private equity fundamentals for participants interested in understanding how private equity transactions work. The program focused on explaining the investment lifecycle, how private equity firms create value,…

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CFA Society Indonesia, in collaboration with Mink Learning, hosted a 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp in Jakarta. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, the program delivered a well-structured blend of fundamentals, hands-on negotiation practice, and a dedicated deep dive into private equity due diligence. Day 1 introduced participants to private equity fundamentals, covering how deals are structured,…

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CFA Society Toronto, in collaboration with Mink Learning, recently hosted a comprehensive 2-Day Private Equity Bootcamp, providing an excellent session on private equity from the perspectives of the investor, wealth manager and service provider. The course focused on a mixture of fund and direct private equity investments with a fun delivery that provided opportunities for…

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The Ag-West Bio / Mink Learning “Investment Readiness Program” made its return to Saskatoon, Canada, throughout May and June 2025. Led by Steve Balaban, CFA, of Mink Learning, the program guided a select group of ag-tech companies and associations through a complete, four-day program that dove deep into a comprehensive understanding of the investor’s perspective…

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